Most sailors dream of racing a professional standard racing yacht in competitive circumstances, but time, money and experience are pushed to the limit to make this a reality. But the Isle of Wight has what you're looking for.

That about sums up my trip to Wales – genuine and inspirational. There is a graciousness about the country that was felt everywhere. From the gardens to the hotels you could feel the welcome and it was so hard to leave because of it.

In just seven nights in the Spanish Med. you can visit Barcelona and see the Gaudis, have a night in Ibiza, soak up sun in Malaga, drop in on Gibraltar's rock and monkeys and relax on some of Spain's nicest beaches near Palma.